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Ask the Expert: Dublin Bus
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Blake Boland, Spokesperson with Dublin Bus, to answer any of your bus-related questions!
Sep 15
12 min
Hannah Leonard’s father on her finally returning home after accident
Hannah Leonard, a young woman from County Wicklow, suffered catastrophic brain injuries after being hit by a car while out jogging in Sicily in 2024. She is finally returning to her home in Bray this week.Hannah’s dad Kevin joins Andrea to discuss…
Sep 15
9 min
Do we need to rethink the role of homework?
Yesterday, Andrea spoke to TJ Hegarty, Founder of online maths school Breakthrough Maths, who said that 85% of students say they use ChatGPT to do their homework…A study from UL has also revealed that ‘short bursts’ of homework are better than long assignments.So, do we need to rethink our homework approach?Joining Andrea to discuss is Ollwyn Moran, Neurodevelopmental Therapist & Founder of Cogniclinic.ie, Jen Hogan, Journalist at The Irish Times and host of the ‘Conversations with Parents’ podcast and listeners.
Sep 15
18 min
Oprah in the 3Arena - how was it?
‘Up Close with Oprah Winfrey’ took place last night in the 3Arena, not only marking Oprah’s first show in Ireland, but her first time in general visiting!So, how was it? Did you go?Joining Andrea to discuss is Georgie Crawford, creator of the ‘Good Glow’ & podcaster,  Consultant Endocrinologist Dr. Mary Ryan and Professor Katriona O'Sullivan, author of ‘Poor’.
Sep 15
15 min
Don’t Miss: Practical Magic 2, MobLand, Anastacia
Katie Gallagher, Spin News Anchor, has her finger on the pulse for what’s happening and she joins Andrea with the things you don’t want to miss this week!Image: Paramount Plus
Sep 15
9 min
Would you recommend solar panels?
Payments to homeowners for selling solar power back to the electricity grid may be phased out. This comes after the Netherlands has said it is scrapping its energy credit system.Energy providers pay between 15.89c to 19.5c per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for electricity supplied to them from homeowners with solar panels.If you have solar panels, what do you think of them? Would you recommend them? Or does removing the option to sell back take away the benefits of them?Joining Andrea to discuss is Peter Finn, AKA Pete the Builder, as well as listeners.
Sep 15
17 min
Ask the Medic with Dr Niall Breen
It’s time for Ask the Medic! Where an expert joins to answer any of your health-related questions.This week, Andrea is joined by Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic to answer your medical questions!
Sep 14
10 min
Will Oasis be playing in Slane next year?
The Oasis for Slane rumours are picking up pace as the band are expected to unveil 2027 tour dates today at 4pm…Do you believe the rumours, and how excited would you be to see the band return to perform at Slane?Joining Andrea to discuss is Danny McElhinney, Music Journalist with the Irish Mail on Sunday, Gareth Dunleavy, Curator of Oasis WTS and listeners.
Sep 14
13 min
15-year-old receives Motor Neuron Disease diagnosis - family’s appeal
The parents of a young teenager who has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of Motor Neuron Disease (MND) are appealing for global information on any treatment which may prolong his life. 15-year-old Kyle Kane was diagnosed with the degenerative condition last week, and was given a devastating prognosis…Kyle’s mother Linda joins Andrea to discuss.
Sep 14
14 min
Are you worried about AI?
US President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns raised about AI being too powerful. This comes as warnings from industry insiders that the technology has a mind of its own, with Ireland amongst the countries that uses AI the most...So, are you worried about AI, or is it a useful tool in life?Professor Barry O'Sullivan from the School of Computer Science & IT in University College Cork, Tomas Kenny, Managing Director of Kenny Bookshop in Galway and TJ Hegarty, Founder of online maths school Breakthrough Maths join Andrea to discuss.
Sep 14
13 min
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